The final countdown

With now only two weeks to go before the US presidential election, it's a toss-up. Even though both candidates tacked to the centre in their final debate, François Picard's panel argues that Barack Obama and Mitt Romney have a radically different vision of the US' place in the world.

Anne BAGAMERY. Europe Day Editor, International Herald Tribune;

Ardavan AMIR-ASLANI. International Lawyer;

Caith KUSHNER. Attorney, Member of the New York Bar;

Forrest G. ALOGNA. Attorney, Member of the New York Bar;

Joe TREASTER. Professor, University of Miami School of Communication. The MiamiPlanet (from Miami).

This Franco-American was RFI’s West Africa bureau chief in Abidjan from 1995 to 1998. He plays it straight on all issues, excepting his beloved Bleus in rugby and ice hockey’s New York Rangers!

ANNETTE YOUNGPresenter

Originally from Australia, she is a senior journalist and presenter who has reported from Europe, Asia and the Middle East. When not fronting the network’s new show on women’s issues, she is a news anchor and an international affairs commentator.

CYRIL VANIERJournalist

A bilingual law graduate, he joined France 24 in 2006. After several years reporting on major international stories, he now presents the news and The Debate on both the French and English channels.